Understanding

PYSCHOTHERAPY
PYSCHOTHERAPY
PYSCHOTHERAPY
treatment of mental disorder by
psychological means
PYSCHOTHERAPY
treatment of mental disorder by
psychological means
range of treatments that can help with
mental health problems, emotional
challenges, and some psychiatric disorders
PYSCHOTHERAPY
treatment of mental disorder by
psychological means
range of treatments that can help with
mental health problems, emotional
challenges, and some psychiatric disorders
collaborative treatment
PYSCHOTHERAPY
psychologists apply scientifically
validated procedures
PYSCHOTHERAPY
psychologists apply scientifically
validated procedures
also called talk therapy or counseling
PYSCHOTHERAPY
psychologists apply scientifically
validated procedures
also called talk therapy or counseling
supportive process
is often used either alone or in
combination with medications to treat
mental illnesses
PYSCHOTHERAPY
psychologists apply scientifically
validated procedures
also called talk therapy or counseling
supportive process
is often used either alone or in
combination with medications to treat
mental illnesses
Signs that need therapy
Signs that need therapy
overwhelmed, prolonged sense of
helplessness and sadness
Signs that need therapy
overwhelmed, prolonged sense of
helplessness and sadness
overwhelmed, prolonged sense of
helplessness and sadness
Signs that need therapy
overwhelmed, prolonged sense of
helplessness and sadness
problems don't seem to get better
despite your efforts and help from
family and friends
Signs that need therapy
overwhelmed, prolonged sense of
helplessness and sadness
problems don't seem to get better
despite your efforts and help from
family and friends
person finds it difficult to concentrate on
work assignments or to carry out other
everyday activities
Signs that need therapy
worries excessively
Signs that need therapy
worries excessively
drinking too much alcohol,
using drugs or being aggressive,
are harming you or others
How effective is psychotherapy?
How effective is psychotherapy?
Hundreds of studies have found
that psychotherapy helps people
make positive changes in their lives
How effective is psychotherapy?
Hundreds of studies have found
that psychotherapy helps people
make positive changes in their lives
75 percent of people who enter
psychotherapy show some benefit
How effective is psychotherapy?
average person who engages in
psychotherapy is better off by the
end of treatment than 80 percent of
those who don’t receive treatment
at all
How does psychotherapy work?
How does psychotherapy work?
Successful treatment is the result of
three factors working together:
How does psychotherapy work?
Successful treatment is the result of
three factors working together:
• Evidence-based treatment that is appropriate
for your problem
How does psychotherapy work?
Successful treatment is the result of
three factors working together:
• Evidence-based treatment that is appropriate
for your problem
• The psychologist's clinical expertise
How does psychotherapy work?
Successful treatment is the result of
three factors working together:
• Evidence-based treatment that is appropriate
for your problem
• The psychologist's clinical expertise
• Your characteristics, values, culture and
preferences
Types of Therapy
Types of Therapy
Individual
Types of Therapy
Individual involves only the patient and the
therapist
Types of Therapy
Individual involves only the patient and the
therapist

Group
Types of Therapy
Individual involves only the patient and the
therapist

Group two or more patients may

participate in therapy at the same
time.
Types of Therapy
Marital/couples
Types of Therapy
Marital/couples
helps spouses and partners
understand why their loved one has
a mental disorder
Types of Therapy
Marital/couples
helps spouses and partners
understand why their loved one has
a mental disorder
help a couple that is struggling
with aspects of their relationship
Types of Therapy
Family
Types of Therapy
Family it is sometimes helpful for family
members to understand what their
loved one is going through, how
they themselves can cope, and what
they can do to help
Types of Therapy
Family it is sometimes helpful for family
members to understand what their
loved one is going through, how
they themselves can cope, and what
they can do to help